Gomba District Local Government has taken a significant step toward accelerating socio-economic transformation by conducting a one-day training workshop on Musevenomics and the holistic implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM).

The engagement, held on 10th December, 2025 at Tondola Hall at the district headquarters, brought together district leadership, heads of departments, parish chiefs and technical officers to align district development efforts with government priorities aimed at transitioning households from subsistence to the money economy.

The training focused on deepening participants’ understanding of Musevenomics as a practical framework for inclusive growth, emphasizing household-level productivity, value addition, and coordinated service delivery across sectors.

Addressing participants, district PDM Focal person underscored that the Parish Development Model

 “The Parish Development Model is not a standalone programme. It is a whole-of-government approach that requires all departments to plan, implement, and monitor interventions collaboratively if we are to achieve meaningful results at parish level,” Sebabi William, the District PDM Focal Person, emphasized.

During the workshop, departments were guided on integrating Musevenomics principles into planning and budgeting processes to ensure that PDM interventions respond to real parish needs and deliver measurable impact.

A key outcome of the engagement was the emphasis on the development and operationalization ofFive-Year Parish Action Plans, which will guide priority setting, resource allocation, and accountability at parish level. These plans are intended to serve as a bridge between community needs and district and national development frameworks.

Inter-departmental coordination featured prominently in the discussions. Departments responsible for Production, Works, Commercial Services, Health, Education, Natural Resources, Community Development, and Planning and Finance were urged to work as integrated pillars supporting PDM implementation as emphasized by the district planner.

“Fragmented implementation weakens impact, but coordinated action ensures that households receive comprehensive support ranging from production and infrastructure to health, sanitation, and financial inclusion,” Kizito Martin Luther, the District Planner, noted.

The meeting further emphasized the need for regular monitoring, follow-up, and reporting at parish and village levels. Parish Chiefs and technical officers were tasked to work closely with community structures, SACCOs, and local leaders to track progress, address implementation gaps, and document lessons learned.

“I commend all participants for their commitment and active engagement during this workshop. I urge you to translate the resolutions we have agreed upon into practical, actionable activities within your respective mandates so that our people can feel the real impact of these programmes,”Kiviiri Geoffrey, the District Chairperson LCV, said.

The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration, accountability, and results-oriented implementation of government programmes, positioning Gomba District to effectively deliver on the objectives of the Parish Development Model and advance inclusive, sustainable development at grassroots level.

District Chairperson LCV Kiviiri Geoffrey giving remarks during the meeting to district members

Kizito Martin Luther, the District Planner emphasizing to the members the need for Inter-departmental coordination in improving PDM activities.

Sebabi Williamthe District PDM Focal Person on the left standing explaining to the members and the chairperson the objectives of the five year parish action planning in the implementation of PDM activities.